Mac vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

English Spanish Italian American

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Mac Rank #696

Ricky Rank #830

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Mac or Ricky more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Mac and Ricky mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Mac and Ricky boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.